purge
Example Sentences
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Xi needed someone he trusted absolutely to run the purge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Weiss’ purge means that the upcoming 59th season of “60 Minutes” is slated for a drastic overhaul.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Cecilia Vega, the show’s first Latina correspondent, was also fired as part of the recent purge, even though her contract reportedly ran through March 2027.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
“For me, the most important data point was the purge External link of the highest levels of China’s military a couple months ago,” said Arjun Jayaraman, Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Causeway Capital Management.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Sierra could feel the purge; feel the tremendous vacuum as every last echo of Wick’s spiritual power was obliterated like a ramshackle hut in a monsoon.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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